Wesco

Senior Engineer - Electrical

Wesco, Philadelphia

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Wesco, you'll take on a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge solutions for a broad spectrum of clients. This is more than a technical role-it's an opportunity to influence the future of industrial innovation by working hands-on with industry leaders in design, automation, and electrical engineering.

You'll serve as a trusted technical advisor, partnering closely with both internal teams and client engineering groups to co-develop next-generation products, troubleshoot complex challenges, and modernize legacy systems. Whether you're supporting new product development or rolling out large-scale retrofits, you'll drive high-impact results by combining deep technical expertise with strategic collaboration.

As a key player in our solutions-focused environment, you'll also harness the power of Wesco's supplier ecosystem-connecting clients with emerging technologies, training teams, and amplifying value through thought leadership and innovation.

Responsibilities:

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Lead technical efforts on complex projects including new product design, upgrades, and retrofits.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, automation, and electronic engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions.
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Serve as a technical bridge between clients and suppliers, driving solution adoption through education, specification, and application development.
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Act as a subject matter expert on client and industry technologies, offering strategic insights and direction.
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Train and support Wesco sales teams with in-depth product and application knowledge.
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Deliver post-sales support, ensuring smooth integration and performance of implemented solutions.
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Identify and promote Wesco's value-added solutions, working alongside sales and specialized support teams.
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Qualifications:

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Bachelors Degree - Engineering, Technology, Automation, Robotics or related field or equivalent education or work experience required
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Master Degree - Engineering or related technology field preferred
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5 years required, 7 years preferred, of Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or Electronic design, application and/or technical sales experience
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Experience of leadership responsibility managing project teams and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
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Proven track record in project managements
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Excellent co-ordination skills with attention to detail and ability to effectively manage projects as well as support tasks and enhancements including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Excellent communication skills with ability to interact at all levels both internally and externally.
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Strong project management / time management skills
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Strong product knowledge and application knowledge
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PLC and HMI programming skills
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Panel design and layout
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Proficient in solid works or similar software
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Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
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Strong analytical and technical skills
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Ability to travel 25% - 50%
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